JACKSON, Sydney Edward

F/Sgt Jackson was a member of the 467 Sqn RAAF and was killed when his aircraft crashed into the sea 4km north of Vlissengen, Netherlands. The aircraft was taking evasive action from flak when it crashed. Four crew were killed and two taken POW's

Last Name
JACKSON
Given Names
Sydney Edward
Service Number
416679
Date of Birth
24/11/1922
Birth Location
Lincoln England
Enlistment Date
16/08/1941
Enlistment Location
Adelaide
1Wags Start Date
12/12/1941
Course Details
WAGS Course 21
Intake Date
11/12/1941
Finish Date
29/06/1942
To
3 BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
04/10/1943 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
467 SQN
Rank
Flight Sergeant
Operations
Flying battle Netherlands
Date of Death
04/10/1943
Age
20
Cemetery / Memorial
Flushing [Vlissingen] Northern Cemetery Netherlands
Notes

F/Sgt Jackson was a member of the 467 Sqn RAAF and was killed when his aircraft crashed into the sea 4km north of Vlissengen, Netherlands. The aircraft was taking evasive action from flak when it crashed. Four crew were killed and two taken POW's

Posting on Death
467 Squadron
NAA Status
OPEN
1WAGS - JACKSON Sydney Edward - Service Number 416679 (edited-1)

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